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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI at Kolkata, Jan 12, 2023,
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Printed on: Jan 13, 2023
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Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s case is a singular one in Indian cricket. He may provide you with distinctive performances, however may nonetheless get dropped for the following match. This has already occurred on a few events, none extra prominently than in Bangladesh, the place he picked up eight wickets and scored a vital 40 within the first Take a look at. He was named Participant of the Match in what was his Take a look at comeback, however was not picked within the taking part in XI for the second Take a look at of the collection.
Within the ongoing ODI collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, Kuldeep was not chosen within the taking part in XI for the primary ODI in Guwahati. He solely bought his likelihood in Kolkata as a result of Yuzvendra Chahal couldn’t get better from an damage he picked up throughout the opening sport of the collection.
The 28-year-old grabbed his likelihood as soon as once more, claiming 3/51. He dismissed Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Mendis as Sri Lanka have been bundled out for 215 in 39.4 overs after profitable the toss and batting first. Kuldeep was named Participant of the Match for his three-wicket haul.
Reflecting on his efficiency within the post-match presentation ceremony, he commented, “Because the final one yr, I’ve been making an attempt to again my energy and never suppose a lot. Every time I get my likelihood, I simply take into consideration performing properly. I’m having fun with my bowling loads. The group mixture issues, so I simply attempt to give my finest each time I get my likelihood.”
Kuldeep revealed that he bowls sooner within the Indian Premier League (IPL) and T20Is and did the identical on Thursday. He elaborated, “I bowl sooner within the IPL and T20Is additionally to offer the batter one run. So, I simply did that right here additionally.”
The left-arm spinner has had his points with health just lately, however acknowledged that he has been working onerous on the identical on the NCA (Nationwide Cricket Academy), the outcomes of that are displaying. Kuldeep concluded, “I’ve labored on my batting a variety of late. Similar with the health. Every time I get time, I am going to the NCA. So, due to the trainers there. That’s one factor I’ve tried to do within the final one yr. Earlier, I wasn’t a lot into it.”
Aside from Kuldeep, pacer Mohammed Siraj additionally impressed with figures of three/30. Within the chase of 216, KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 64, whereas Hardik Pandya contributed an necessary 36.
–By A Cricket Correspondent
